Dr. Michael J Forness , DO
Orthopaedic Surgery • Traverse City, MI
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Michael Forness, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Traverse City, MI. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med in 1984, Dr. Forness delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 880 MUNSON AVE STE H.
Dr. Forness is affiliated with Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners and accepts Medicare assignment.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
880 Munson Ave Ste H
Traverse City, MI 496863661
Medicare Profile & Education
Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med
1984
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
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Practicing in Traverse City, MI (1014 Statewide)
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Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2024-10-23NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners
4444 Kalamazoo Ave Se, Kentwood, MI 495084600
Phone: 6163915600
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Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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Registered at 880 MUNSON AVE STE H, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 496863661 (Tel: 6162672600)
Registered at 550 MUNSON AVE STE 202, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 496863580 (Tel: 6162672600)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3537 W FRONT ST, SUITE H, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 496847941 (Tel: 6162672600)
Registered at 100 MICHIGAN ST NE, MC 845, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495032560
Recorded as MICHAEL FORNESS, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #5101008877 in MI)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845
Grand Rapids, MI 495032560
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